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Switch on to Science 2024

Name: Switch on to Science 2024
Start: 2024-08-12T10:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-08-12T10:00:00+10:00
Location: Redland Museum

National Science Week Redlands Public Holiday Event

Switch on to Science 2024

Explore the Museum to discover the science that makes things work.

Again this year, Redland Museum will hold its very popular Switch on to Science day in conjunction with National Science Week.
It will be held from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Monday 12th August, which is the Ekka holiday for the Redland community.
Switch on to Science is an annual event where museum volunteers operate and demonstrate a wide variety of working vintage equipment and talk about the science and technology principles that make them work. Everyone will be encouraged to try operating the old equipment and to explore how technology has evolved over the years. The aim is simply to learn while having fun.

The museum’s science coordinator, Ross Bower, says “working vintage machines are perfect for demonstrating the basic principle of science because they are much simpler than modern machines, and it is easier to understand how they work. Also, they are lots of fun to watch and to play with”.

Switch on to Science aims to challenge the curious of all ages and get people to think about the science in our everyday surroundings. Although intended mainly for young people, there will be plenty to interest and entertain parents and grandparent too. For some of us it will be a happy walk down memory lane.

Ruben Meerman, the Surfing Scientist, returns this year with two spectacular shows that are both exciting and educational. His demonstrations bring science to life, captivating audiences of all ages with awe-inspiring displays.
Liquid Nitrogen Show 11am - Experience the amazing scientific properties of liquid nitrogen in this explosive lecture. See how solids, liquids and gases behave when they're extremely cold. Understand the difference between temperature and heat and learn about the absolute limits on how far you can go.
Amazing Lasers 1pm - Discover the magical properties of light and laser beams in this amazing presentation. Marvel as laser beams perform impossible feats and learn what quantum physics actually means. You’ll see why some laser pointers are extremely dangerous and understand the basics of laser safety. You’ll even learn what the word LASER actually means and how Albert Einstein himself predicted their existence.
Show is Full

This year a great variety of activities are planned, including; Churning butter from cream, learning Morse code, play with the oldest telephones and switchboards, send messages on a telegraph machine, buy lollies at an old style lolly shop, try your hand at spinning wool, learn to write with a slate, see germs under a microscope, and much, much more.

Exciting additions this year are: Bayside beekeepers showcase their bees and Honey, Transdev rolls in with a vintage bus and cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell model from Capalaba, plus the Department of Agriculture & Farming demonstrate their advanced Bird Scarer.

Lunch options will also be available.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Find out more by visiting Redland Museum’s website at: https://www.redlandmuseum.org.au

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This might include, but is not limited to, the right to use them in our printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications.
If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform an event organiser or speak to Reception.

Cancellation Policy:
If ticket is cancelled by the ticket holder prior to 7 days before the performance date, a 100% refund (less any booking fees) will be issued.
If ticket is cancelled by the ticket holder within 7 days of the performance date, a 50% refund (less any booking fees) will be issued.
If ticket is cancelled by the ticket holder within 24 hours of performance, no refund will be issued.

In the event that the Federal or State Government directs that the hall is to close causing this event to be cancelled, Redland Museum will guarantee a full refund (less any booking fees) for cancelled tickets.

If you have any inquiries, please reply to this email or call us on 07 3286 3494.